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fTTTITTTTYTYTTh 'I' ll WS Supreme Court vacancy filled during Executive Council meeting by Melinda Sowerby Political reporter Steve Erickson was appointed to the Weber State College Supreme Court by Executive Council in the meeting held Feb. 11. The vote was 5-1 in his favor. Erickson replaces one of the two justices who resigned from the court this quarter, because they quit school. The council will appoint a second replacement at a later date, then appoint one of the justices to the position of chief justice. In his interview, Erickson said that he thought the Supreme Court should be completely autonomous. He continued saying that the court should not be influenced either way on a case. "Out of a necessity, it should be completely separated from the Executive Council." When asked ..1 V v MELTING ICE, the first sign of spring, is evident in this photo of the Weber River. Sunny, warm days have brought springtime to the Ogden area, (photo by Fred Barta ) Staff association president denies administrative hassle by Ira D. Hatch News Editor Bob Nielsen, president of the WSC staff association, says he feels no pressure from the administration to stop formation of a labor organization, which now has approximately 60 empolyes as members. "I feel no pressure from Dr. James Foulger, business vice president, even though he is my boss," was Nielsen's response to whether the administration has control over the staff association. Nielsen feels there has been "no evidence" that the administration has treated the campus employes unjustly. He considers the staff association and more particularly himself, as a liason between he administration and the campus employes. The labor organization, Utah Public Employees' Association, is independently organized and operated by the state employees of Utah, but now encompasses sme higher education employes. Competitive pay The purpose of the organization is to gain competitive pay, fringe benefits, and improved working conditions, for public employes. The organization, "not really a union in the general sense of the word," according to Jim Eldredge, field director of UPEA, is attempting to improve the WSC employes working conditions. In a Signpost article, Feb. 8, Steven G. Salmond, employe representative of UPEA, stated that the administration considered the labor organization as "detrimental." Yet, Nielsen said he did not consider the organization as detrimental, though he still has some "serious reservations if they would serve our interests." Pay increases to both faculty and staff will come into effect on July 1, 1974. Administration decision It is up to the administration as to who will get these pay raises, and how much will be given to each person. According to Nielsen, the personel office is attempting to standardize the pay, by giving salary adjustments in accordance to a salary plan. Nielsen also said that it was the normal reaction of any company or institution to be concerned when their employes start to join an organization. He felt, however, that the organization wasn't a union, since it states in their constitution that they had no power to strike. As Steven G. Salmond. employe representative of UPEA said. "The students of Weber State will ultimately benefit from any improvement to the College's staff." his feelings about the council form of government, Erickson stated that he had mixed feelings about it. He pointed out that the council system had the advantage of being able to expidite matters quickly and keep a flow of business going. Best system He said he thought the council system was the best system for a college to run by, due to the length of time involved since the student government officials are in office for only a year, the council can accomplish more than the senete system did, and getting things accomplished is important. However, he said "some things are changed too much by it. The senate was good because it made those involved think harder."Erickson said that he had applied for the position of supreme Court justice because, "I really like to serve students, and I can do it better by the Supreme Court." When asked he if would mind giving up a position on the awards and honors committee because it was an executive committee, he said, "Yes, I would mind, but I would." There were three other applicants interviewed for the position; and there is one more position to be filled. The other position could be filled by one of the other applicants who were interviewed on Monday. Missed involvement John Sandberg, another one of the applicants, said that he applied for the position because he missed being involved but time kept him from getting involved in other projects. He also stated that he was going into law, and being a Supreme Court justice would be "beneficial to me." When asked about his job, a 40 hour-a-week position, he said that his work time was flexible, especially in the afternoon when the court usually meets. Sandberg was on the original committee that made up the new constitution. When asked if this would be a hinderance to his working with the reality of the court rather than the idealitic, he said that he did not look at the position as idealistic. He also pointed out that he would be just one member of the court, and because of his closeness to the new constitution, he would consciously refrain from being too idealistic. He said he could handle the duties required. Dale Darby was also interviewed. Although not involved in student government at WSC. he held official positions at his college in Abeline. Texas. He is carrying nine hours this quarter, and will carry about the same next quarter he said. He said due to this, he would have more time to.devote to the court, although he is frying to find a part time job. Law school Darby said that he was also trying 'to gift into a law school next fall, and due to his political science background, he could contribute something to the court. He said that not having attended W9C before was not a hinderance, and added that he would be willing to do any research required to fiftd out the facts. Jeff Hill was the last interviewed. He said that he was involved in liason work for Ogden City, and put in 40 hours a week in an internship program for Ogden City. He said his schedule was flexible, and continued that he could coordinate his time. He said that he was familiar with the constitution and thought it was inovative. His critisism was that it was not quite clear enough. However, the government was a good representation of the students. Hill also said that he had a desire to get involved, and that he kept abreast of activities. In other business, Ken Lowe, student services vice president told the council that Gary Carter, ombudsman, had picked his caseworkers and had started looking into matters. His caseworkers include Rex Frasier, Gunn McKay, Bill Gibson, Dave Flax and Dave Soren-son. Lighting Some cases they've become involved in are trying to get a light and cement sidewalk over to Harrison Heights, and the dorm case. Michael Stever, activities vice president, reported on "Nostalgia Week." He said that such activities as a phone booth stuffing contest, goldfish swallowing, sock hops and a trivia contest were planned. He also said that the band "Cop-perfield," had been booked and that the Lettermen were going to perform that week. He asked for and got $600 for the week. Brent Johns, academic vice president, reported that part of the purpose of Academic Assembly was to act as a sounding board for student grievances, and because very few students knew they were there, he said that he wanted to advertise in the Signpost. He received $150 from the council. New editor Becky Sparkman. communications vice president, stated that the media board was in the process of choosing an editor for the Signpost. She stated that only two were in contention for the post. Jack Helgeson said that he attended the first meeting of the bi-centenial committee. He said they discussed creating a train nuseum and brought up the green belt issue. t

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fTTTITTTTYTYTTh 'I' ll WS Supreme Court vacancy filled during Executive Council meeting by Melinda Sowerby Political reporter Steve Erickson was appointed to the Weber State College Supreme Court by Executive Council in the meeting held Feb. 11. The vote was 5-1 in his favor. Erickson replaces one of the two justices who resigned from the court this quarter, because they quit school. The council will appoint a second replacement at a later date, then appoint one of the justices to the position of chief justice. In his interview, Erickson said that he thought the Supreme Court should be completely autonomous. He continued saying that the court should not be influenced either way on a case. "Out of a necessity, it should be completely separated from the Executive Council." When asked ..1 V v MELTING ICE, the first sign of spring, is evident in this photo of the Weber River. Sunny, warm days have brought springtime to the Ogden area, (photo by Fred Barta ) Staff association president denies administrative hassle by Ira D. Hatch News Editor Bob Nielsen, president of the WSC staff association, says he feels no pressure from the administration to stop formation of a labor organization, which now has approximately 60 empolyes as members. "I feel no pressure from Dr. James Foulger, business vice president, even though he is my boss," was Nielsen's response to whether the administration has control over the staff association. Nielsen feels there has been "no evidence" that the administration has treated the campus employes unjustly. He considers the staff association and more particularly himself, as a liason between he administration and the campus employes. The labor organization, Utah Public Employees' Association, is independently organized and operated by the state employees of Utah, but now encompasses sme higher education employes. Competitive pay The purpose of the organization is to gain competitive pay, fringe benefits, and improved working conditions, for public employes. The organization, "not really a union in the general sense of the word," according to Jim Eldredge, field director of UPEA, is attempting to improve the WSC employes working conditions. In a Signpost article, Feb. 8, Steven G. Salmond, employe representative of UPEA, stated that the administration considered the labor organization as "detrimental." Yet, Nielsen said he did not consider the organization as detrimental, though he still has some "serious reservations if they would serve our interests." Pay increases to both faculty and staff will come into effect on July 1, 1974. Administration decision It is up to the administration as to who will get these pay raises, and how much will be given to each person. According to Nielsen, the personel office is attempting to standardize the pay, by giving salary adjustments in accordance to a salary plan. Nielsen also said that it was the normal reaction of any company or institution to be concerned when their employes start to join an organization. He felt, however, that the organization wasn't a union, since it states in their constitution that they had no power to strike. As Steven G. Salmond. employe representative of UPEA said. "The students of Weber State will ultimately benefit from any improvement to the College's staff." his feelings about the council form of government, Erickson stated that he had mixed feelings about it. He pointed out that the council system had the advantage of being able to expidite matters quickly and keep a flow of business going. Best system He said he thought the council system was the best system for a college to run by, due to the length of time involved since the student government officials are in office for only a year, the council can accomplish more than the senete system did, and getting things accomplished is important. However, he said "some things are changed too much by it. The senate was good because it made those involved think harder."Erickson said that he had applied for the position of supreme Court justice because, "I really like to serve students, and I can do it better by the Supreme Court." When asked he if would mind giving up a position on the awards and honors committee because it was an executive committee, he said, "Yes, I would mind, but I would." There were three other applicants interviewed for the position; and there is one more position to be filled. The other position could be filled by one of the other applicants who were interviewed on Monday. Missed involvement John Sandberg, another one of the applicants, said that he applied for the position because he missed being involved but time kept him from getting involved in other projects. He also stated that he was going into law, and being a Supreme Court justice would be "beneficial to me." When asked about his job, a 40 hour-a-week position, he said that his work time was flexible, especially in the afternoon when the court usually meets. Sandberg was on the original committee that made up the new constitution. When asked if this would be a hinderance to his working with the reality of the court rather than the idealitic, he said that he did not look at the position as idealistic. He also pointed out that he would be just one member of the court, and because of his closeness to the new constitution, he would consciously refrain from being too idealistic. He said he could handle the duties required. Dale Darby was also interviewed. Although not involved in student government at WSC. he held official positions at his college in Abeline. Texas. He is carrying nine hours this quarter, and will carry about the same next quarter he said. He said due to this, he would have more time to.devote to the court, although he is frying to find a part time job. Law school Darby said that he was also trying 'to gift into a law school next fall, and due to his political science background, he could contribute something to the court. He said that not having attended W9C before was not a hinderance, and added that he would be willing to do any research required to fiftd out the facts. Jeff Hill was the last interviewed. He said that he was involved in liason work for Ogden City, and put in 40 hours a week in an internship program for Ogden City. He said his schedule was flexible, and continued that he could coordinate his time. He said that he was familiar with the constitution and thought it was inovative. His critisism was that it was not quite clear enough. However, the government was a good representation of the students. Hill also said that he had a desire to get involved, and that he kept abreast of activities. In other business, Ken Lowe, student services vice president told the council that Gary Carter, ombudsman, had picked his caseworkers and had started looking into matters. His caseworkers include Rex Frasier, Gunn McKay, Bill Gibson, Dave Flax and Dave Soren-son. Lighting Some cases they've become involved in are trying to get a light and cement sidewalk over to Harrison Heights, and the dorm case. Michael Stever, activities vice president, reported on "Nostalgia Week." He said that such activities as a phone booth stuffing contest, goldfish swallowing, sock hops and a trivia contest were planned. He also said that the band "Cop-perfield," had been booked and that the Lettermen were going to perform that week. He asked for and got $600 for the week. Brent Johns, academic vice president, reported that part of the purpose of Academic Assembly was to act as a sounding board for student grievances, and because very few students knew they were there, he said that he wanted to advertise in the Signpost. He received $150 from the council. New editor Becky Sparkman. communications vice president, stated that the media board was in the process of choosing an editor for the Signpost. She stated that only two were in contention for the post. Jack Helgeson said that he attended the first meeting of the bi-centenial committee. He said they discussed creating a train nuseum and brought up the green belt issue. t